US Bridges

204th RD over W Locust CR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 17 T 66 N R 20 W · Structure no. 14412

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

204th RD over W Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 204th RD over W Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries204th RD
CrossesW Locust CR
LocationS 17 T 66 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.51688, -93.17587
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 204th RD over W Locust CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 204th RD over W Locust CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 204th RD over W Locust CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 204th RD over W Locust CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 204th RD over W Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.